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denominate

de·nom·i·nate
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-nom-uh-neyt]
    • /dɪˈnɒm əˌneɪt/
    • /dɪˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-nom-uh-neyt]
    • /dɪˈnɒm əˌneɪt/

Definitions of denominate word

  • verb denominate to give a specific name to; designate 3
  • verb denominate to represent the value of (an asset, transaction, etc) using a specified unit of currency 3
  • adjective denominate (of a number) representing a multiple of a unit of measurement 3
  • verb transitive denominate to give a specified name to; call 3
  • adjective denominate being used to quantify a unit of measure 3
  • verb with object denominate to give a name to; denote; designate. 1

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Origin of denominate

First appearance:

before 1545
One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Latin dēnōminātus (past participle of dēnōmināre), equivalent to dē- de- + nōminātus; see nominate

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Parts of speech for Denominate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

denominate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

denominate usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for denominate

verb denominate

  • christen — When a baby is christened, he or she is given a name during the Christian ceremony of baptism. Compare baptize.
  • title — a clause in the 1972 Education Act stating that no one shall because of sex be denied the benefits of any educational program of activity that receives direct federal aid.
  • dub — to furnish (a film or tape) with a new sound track, as one recorded in the language of the country of import.
  • label — a slip of paper, cloth, or other material, marked or inscribed, for attachment to something to indicate its manufacturer, nature, ownership, destination, etc.
  • call — a demand for redeemable bonds or shares to be presented for repayment

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